Habitat loss for venomous snakes could attract them to unprepared parts of the world amid climate change, study finds

In a study that looked at hundreds of venomous snake species and a list of habitats, researchers say they've discovered clues in models indicating a significant change in the geographical distribution of snake species into areas where human populations aren't prepared. An international group of researchers say that if Earth hits 5 degrees Celsius warming, venomous snakes could migrate in large numbers.

The researchers looked at snakes classified by the World Health Organization into two main species categories: type one, is considered high risk and likely to cause death or a severe injury; type two, is considered to be low risk. 30 of the African snakes studied are considered to be type one, and 13 are considered to be type two.

The study authors wrote how climate change is"expected to have profound effects on the distribution of venomous snake species." Areas of southeast Asia and Africa could see an increase in venomous snake bites in countries on those continents, researchers say.

Source: Energy Industry News (energyindustrynews.net)

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